Phodnicha Varan is one of the most comforting dish cooked in every Maharashtrian homes.
Phodnicha varan is a vegan, protein-rich, easy-to-make, beginner-friendly curry.
Made with cooked toor dal, this phodnicha varan is flavoured with garlicky tadka.
This varan is ideal for hectic days as it comes together quickly.
This is such a simple dish that you can easily tweak it according to your taste buds.
This phodnicha varan pairs beautifully with hot rice along with some papads and spicy mango pickle.
You can also serve this phodnicha varan with jeera rice or roti.
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Serving Suggestions
Phodnicha varan pairs best with hot steamed Indrayani rice with a dollop of ghee.
You may also serve it with whole wheat paratha, chapati and jeera rice.
For a complete wholesome meal, pair this varan with rice along with some fried papad and mango pickle.
Storage Options
Phodnicha Varan stays good in refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Store it in an container once it cools down.
While reheating adjust water as the dal tends to get thick once stored.
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Phodnicha Varan | फोडणीचे खमंग वरण | Maharashtrian Varan Recipe | Simple Dal Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Wash turdal 4-5 times till water runs relatively clean. Add 3 cups of water to the dal and pressure cook dal for 4-5 whistles.
- Once cooked, whisk the dal to a smooth consistency.
- In a kadhai, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, add roughly crushed garlic and saute on low flame till it turns golden brown.
- Once garlic is golden brown, add hing, green chilles and curry leaves. mix well.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes. Cook tomatoes till they softens. Add turmeric powder and mix.
- Once tomatoes are cooked. Add the cooked dal and mix.
- Add jaggery and salt to taste. You can skip jaggery if you do not like it.
- Add water and adjust the consistency of the varan as per your preference.
- Let the dal come to a boil. Boil the dal for 3-4 minutes.
- Lastly, add finely chopped coriander leaves.
- Delicious and nutritious Phodnicha Varan is ready. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Serve with soft steamed rice.
